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Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden provides a space for both community celebration and commemoration of those who have gone before. A curvilinear granite wall provides space to engrave names of members and friends who have passed, reminding us of their legacies in our worship services, in building our church community, and in speaking out for environmental awareness. We want to remember their strong voices for social service and action, so that together we can always offer spiritual growth and community action to all who will enter what we hope will always be the open doors of our church community. The Memorial Garden was dedicated by Reverend Mark Harris and the community in May 2019.

church and garden with green lawn to sidewalk and lush summer foliage
Low stone wall inscribed "Dwell together in peace," surrounded by yellow flowers
large outdoor chalice with stone base and dark metal shallow bowl surrounded by garden plantings
Low stone wall inscribed "Love is the spirit of this church," with yellow flowers in front
tan and yellow church building behind row of daffodils
sky with dramatically lit clouds and blue sky behind stone terrace with plantings and wooden bench
Low granite wall with three names inscribed
church building with steep roof and red trim with greenery planted along front driveway
large outdoor chalice with stone base and dark metal shallow bowl surrounded by garden plantings

Memorialization

Memorial Wall

The Memorial Wall is a place where we can remember and honor members of our community who have passed away.  Upon request of any member or friend of First Parish of Watertown, and in accordance with the Memorial Garden Policy, the name of a deceased individual may be inscribed in the wall.  Names are added annually.

Please fill out the Request for Engraving form.  The fee for engraving is $550.

Interment of Ashes

The lawn area is available upon application to the Memorial Committee or Minister as a space for interment of the ashes of members of our community or friends of the First Parish, in accordance with the Memorial Garden Policy.

Please fill out the Request for Interment form. The fee for interment is $300.